Dinwiddie Primary School

Welcome Back, Learners & Staff! Term 3 is Here! 📚✏️🎉

The holidays are over, and it's time to hit the books and get back into the swing of things! A big, warm welcome back to all our incredible students and our dedicated staff as we kick off Term 3. We hope you all had a fantastic break, feeling refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges and make this an unforgettable term.

📣 Important Announcement: SGB Nomination Meeting TODAY! 📣

We're holding a School Governing Body (SGB) nomination meeting TODAY from 17:30 to 18:00! ⏰

🌟 We have 2 vacant posts available.

➡️ Important: To be nominated, your proposer and seconder MUST be parents from Dinwiddie Primary School.

Voting will begin immediately after nomination verification. 🗳️

Your participation is vital! Let's work together to make our school even better! 🙌

A tough day on the chessboard, but our Dinwiddie learners showed incredible spirit! 👏

U9: Alston 5.5 | Dinwiddie 0.5
U11: Alston 4 | Dinwiddie 2
U13: Alston 3 | Dinwiddie 3

While the wins weren't all ours today, we're SO proud of the effort and sportsmanship displayed by our chess teams! 🌟 A special shoutout to our U13s for the draw! 🎉 Every match is a learning opportunity, and we know our players will come back stronger! 💪 Keep practicing, DPS! 🧠

🎉NETBALL IS BACK! 🎉

The U12 & U13 netball trials are happening TODAY and TOMORROW! 🤩 🌟 🤸‍♀️

Good luck to all our learners participating in the chess matches against Alston Primary this afternoon! ♟️ May your strategies be sharp and your victories swift! Checkmate! 🏆

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Memorial Service for Mr. Pretorius

We invite you to join us in a heartfelt virtual memorial service in honour of our beloved Principal, Mr. Pretorius. This service is for all who knew him—students, staff members, friends, and family—to come together to celebrate his remarkable life and the profound impact he had on our school community.

Please join us as we honour Mr. Pretorius and express our gratitude for his years of leadership and guidance.

LINK : https://www.youtube.com/live/J7QwbVtQrsU?si=SIl96AWxnEaBUI_K

🥳 Happy Birthday, Ms. Thenga 🥳 Wishing you all the best on your special day. Have an amazing birthday!

🥳 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sawula! 🥳 Wishing you all the best on your special day. Have an amazing birthday!

🥳 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Le Roux! 🥳 Wishing you all the best on your special day. Have an amazing birthday!

Mr. Pretorius. Your leadership, warmth, and dedication will forever remain in our hearts. 🧡

You guided us with strength and compassion, and your legacy will continue to inspire us all.

We hold your family in our thoughts during this time of sorrow. 🙏🏽